Words starting with phy
5 letter words starting with phy
6 letter words starting with phy
- phyco- — seaweed
- phylar — of or relating to a major taxonomic division of living organisms that contain one or more classes
- phyllo — flaky, tissue-thin layers of pastry used in baked desserts and appetizers.
- phylo- — tribe; race; phylum
- phylon — a group that has a genetic relationship or common origin, as a race.
7 letter words starting with phy
8 letter words starting with phy
- phylarch — the chief of a tribe in Ancient Greece, and in Athens, the head of a clan in battle, or generally, the chief of a tribe
- phylaxis — medical term for protection against infection
- phylesis — evolutionary events that modify an organism or group of organisms without leading to the formation of a new species
- phyletic — of, relating to, or based on the evolutionary history of a group of organisms; phylogenetic.
- phyllary — one of the bracts forming the involucre or the head or inflorescence of a composite plant.
9 letter words starting with phy
- phycocyan — a type of blue pigment or protein which is found in some algae
- phycology — the branch of botany dealing with algae.
- phylactic — defending or protecting, especially from disease.
- phylakopi — an archaeological site on the Greek island of Melos, in the Cyclades group: excavations have revealed the remains of three successive ancient cities erected on a primitive Cycladic settlement.
- phylarchy — a government led by a phylarch
10 letter words starting with phy
- phycobilin — any of a class of red or blue-green pigments found in the red algae and cyanobacteria
- phycobiont — the algae component of a lichen.
- phylactery — Judaism. either of two small, black, leather cubes containing a piece of parchment inscribed with verses 4–9 of Deut. 6, 13–21 of Deut. 11, and 1–16 of Ex. 13: one is attached with straps to the left arm and the other to the forehead during weekday morning prayers by Orthodox and Conservative Jewish men.
- phylloclad — cladophyll
- phyllodium — phyllode.
11 letter words starting with phy
- phycocyanin — a blue protein pigment, found in algae, involved in the process of photosynthesis.
- phycologist — the branch of botany dealing with algae.
- phycomycete — any of various fungi that resemble algae, as downy mildew.
- phycophaein — a brownish pigment which is found in seaweed
- phylacteric — of or relating to phylacteries
12 letter words starting with phy
- phycologists — the branch of botany dealing with algae.
- phycoxanthin — a yellow pigment found in brown seaweeds and types of algae
- phylacteries — Judaism. either of two small, black, leather cubes containing a piece of parchment inscribed with verses 4–9 of Deut. 6, 13–21 of Deut. 11, and 1–16 of Ex. 13: one is attached with straps to the left arm and the other to the forehead during weekday morning prayers by Orthodox and Conservative Jewish men.
- phylogenesis — the development or evolution of a particular group of organisms.
- phylogenetic — the development or evolution of a particular group of organisms.
13 letter words starting with phy
- phycoerythrin — a red protein pigment occurring in red algae.
- phyllocladous — having phylloclades.
- phyllogenetic — of or relating to the development of leaves.
- phyllophagous — (of an organism) feeding on leaves.
- phylloquinone — vitamin K1.
14 letter words starting with phy
- phyllosilicate — any silicate mineral having the tetrahedral silicate groups linked in sheets, each group containing four oxygen atoms, three of which are shared with other groups so that the ratio of silicon atoms to oxygen atoms is two to five.
- phytochemistry — the branch of biochemistry dealing with plants and plant processes.
- phytogeography — the science dealing with the geographical relationships of plants.
- phytopathology — plant pathology.
- phytosociology — the branch of ecology dealing with the origin, composition, structure, and classification of plant communities.
15 letter words starting with phy
- physicalization — to express in physical terms; give form or shape to: The dancers physicalized the mood of the music.
- physicochemical — physical and chemical: the physicochemical properties of an isomer.
- physiologically — of or relating to physiology.
- physiopathology — pathophysiology.
- physiotherapist — physical therapy.
16 letter words starting with phy
- phylogenetically — the development or evolution of a particular group of organisms.
- physical-capital — tools, machinery, computers, and other equipment that are needed for the production of goods and services: money spent by business firms on physical capital.
- physiognomically — the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character: a fierce physiognomy.
- phytoremediation — a process of decontaminating soil or water by using plants and trees to absorb or break down pollutants.
- phytosuccivorous — feeding on sap, as certain sucking insects.
18 letter words starting with phy
- phytohemagglutinin — a lectin, obtained from the red kidney bean, that binds to the membranes of T cells and stimulates metabolic activity, cell division, etc.
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